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Louis Garneau Blizzard II Snowshoes (25 in.) vs Crescent Moon EVA Foam Snowshoes

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Crescent Moon EVA Foam Snowshoes is cheaper at $149.95. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Louis Garneau Blizzard II Snowshoes (25 in.) or Crescent Moon EVA Foam Snowshoes?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Crescent Moon EVA Foam Snowshoes is the cheaper at $149.95.

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Full spec sheet

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Spec Louis Garneau Blizzard II Snowshoes (25 in.) Crescent Moon EVA Foam Snowshoes
US price $199.95 $149.95
BrandLouis GarneauCrescent Moon
Released
Frame length (in) 25 24
Recommended load capacity (lb) 80-160 (22 in.); 100-200 (25 in.) 100-300 (hardpack/trail); 100-175 (deep powder)
Binding type BOA-wire adjustable padded strap binding Hook-and-loop (military-grade Velcro) binding
Traction crampon design Circular-mouthed toe crampon plus horseshoe-shaped heel crampon Molded traction lugs on hard-foam sole plus 6 brass ice spikes per shoe
Heel lift (bar) No
Deck frame material Dual-density injection-molded EVA foam, frameless (Cloud-tech soft top / hard-foam sole)
Weight per pair (lb) 3.5
Terrain rating rolling rolling

Sources — Louis Garneau Blizzard II Snowshoes (25 in.): rei.com (verified 2026-08-11). Crescent Moon EVA Foam Snowshoes: crescentmoongear.com (verified 2026-08-11).

What's the difference between the Louis Garneau Blizzard II Snowshoes (25 in.) and Crescent Moon EVA Foam Snowshoes?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Frame length (in): Louis Garneau Blizzard II Snowshoes (25 in.) 25 vs Crescent Moon EVA Foam Snowshoes 24
  • Recommended load capacity (lb): Louis Garneau Blizzard II Snowshoes (25 in.) 80-160 (22 in.); 100-200 (25 in.) vs Crescent Moon EVA Foam Snowshoes 100-300 (hardpack/trail); 100-175 (deep powder)
  • Binding type: Louis Garneau Blizzard II Snowshoes (25 in.) BOA-wire adjustable padded strap binding vs Crescent Moon EVA Foam Snowshoes Hook-and-loop (military-grade Velcro) binding
  • Traction crampon design: Louis Garneau Blizzard II Snowshoes (25 in.) Circular-mouthed toe crampon plus horseshoe-shaped heel crampon vs Crescent Moon EVA Foam Snowshoes Molded traction lugs on hard-foam sole plus 6 brass ice spikes per shoe

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